BETHEL — Inspired by the volcanic splendors of Iceland, this year’s snow feature for the Bethel WinterFest will be a giant snow volcano. And this volcano will spew real fire and ashes, not snowflakes. Snow engineer Jim Sysko, who has previously brought snow people, ice towers and snow mazes to Bethel, had an “a ha” […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * John A. Siciliani, 25, of Norway, Jan. 17, violation of bail condition, Norway Police Department. * Martin J. O’Brien Jr., 32, of Lewiston, Jan. 18, warrants for trafficking in prison contraband charge, and unpaid fines for operating after suspension and operating under […]
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$1.03M budget OK’d for unorganized territories
PARIS — Commissioners approved a $1.03 million budget Tuesday for the county’s unorganized territories, a raise from the proposed $926,431 budget they received Tuesday morning. The extra money will go toward much needed repairs to Hunts Corner Road in Albany Township, which is becoming a popular route to Bethel thanks to GPS guidance systems. An […]
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Dems to plan regional caucuses
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held a meeting on Dec. 11 at the Crescent Park School. The meeting was preceded by a candidates meeting at 11:30 and a bountiful potluck lunch with more than 50 attending. Candidates for U.S. Senate Rep. Jon Hinck of Portland and former Secretary of State Matt Dunlap circulated throughout […]
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Winter Outing program begins with Greenwood hike
BETHEL — Maggie’s Nature Park in Greenwood is the site of choice for the Mahoosuc Land Trust’s first Winter Outing program. The park is a network of easy and moderate trails through a variety of forest types that provide several great views of the surrounding area from open ledges, according to Maine Trail Finder.com. It […]
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Telstar High students help with renovations at Bethel Historical Society
BETHEL — “I like this old stuff,” said Telstar High School student Adam Literak Saturday, as he looked through boxes at the Bethel Historical Society. Literak was one of a half dozen THS students who volunteered their time to help the Society move 35 years’ worth of collection items out of the storage room at […]
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SAD 44 panel to study proposals for work at Telstar
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board began the process for a possible major renovation of the Telstar Middle/High School complex by appointing a special committee to review contractors’ submissions. Named were Superintendent David Murphy, board Chairman Sidney Pew of Andover, Facilities Committee Chairwoman Laney Cross of Bethel, part-time business manager Bruce Powell and transportation director […]
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BETHEL — The Bethel Library has recently added the following books to its collection. Adult fiction: “Port City Black and White: A Brandon Blake Mystery” by Gerry Boyle, “Scones & Bones (A Tea Shop Mystery),” by Laura Childs, “Locked On” by Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney, “Clockwork Prince” by Cassandra Clare, “The Gates” by John […]
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Fast and Female XC ski program seeks to empower at Gould Academy in Bethel
BETHEL — Nordic athletes, coaches and volunteers and girls ages 9 to 19 participated Saturday in the second annual Fast and Female XC skiing program at Gould Academy. The New England Nordic Ski Association event was hosted by the Bethel Outing Club. There was no snow on which to ski, but the more than 70 […]
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Bethel man charged with attacking woman with shotgun
BETHEL — A local man is accused of holding a gun to a woman’s head and not allowing her to call 911. Brian Piawlock, 53, of 502 East Bethel Road is charged with domestic assault, obstructing the report of a crime, criminal restraint, aggravated assault, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of a […]